RACE FOUR
NEWPORT DREAMZ (5) eased from gate 7 last start and after 400m the field was stretched out and he was about 40m off the leader after a sub 27 opening split in front. Chasing hard from a long way back, he was able to grab the silver. He has been a little enigmatic through his career, losing his way and facing injury, but he might be ready to turn the corner and is worth a chance here.
THATS BETTOR (1) returned in fine fettle when 1st up from 8 months off the scene was able to swoop over the top of them to claim a smart win in a new career best winning rate. Eased from gate 5 last start, she was winding up but could not reel in the winner when claiming the silver. The gate is a huge plus, and she can snipe.
FROST EN ICE (3) just got too far back last start when well-supported and found it too difficult to eat into the margin. A smart winner the start prior, she can bounce back with an improved gate here.
SOHO TSUNAMI (6) had a good dip for the lead last start when repelled and forced to roll the sleeves thereafter. In for the fight when 3m in arrears, he has been kept fresh and can join in here.
SELECTIONS: NEWPORT DREAMZ (5), THATS BETTOR (1), FROST EN ICE (3), SOHO TSUNAMI (6)
SUGGESTED BET: NEWPORT DREAMZ (5) each-way